Psychology & Psychiatry
'Medical gaslighting': Are you a victim?
As a teenager, April Summerford suffered from extremely painful periods that made her suspect something was wrong with her body.
Jul 15, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
In a post-Roe world, more miscarriage and stillbirth prosecutions await women
In Texas, 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera was arrested and charged with murder for self-induced abortion. In California, 29-year-old Adora Perez served four years in prison after giving birth to a stillborn son. And in Mississippi, ...
Jul 11, 2022
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Diabetes
Insulin is an extreme financial burden for over 14% of Americans who use it
Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, and more than 7 million of them require daily insulin. But the cost of the drug has risen considerably in the last decade. Though U.S. lawmakers are considering policies to address ...
Jul 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID was a leading cause of death for 2020, 2021
COVID-19 has officially joined heart disease and cancer as a leading cause of death in the United States for two years in a row.
Jul 5, 2022
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Medications
Medication abortion is common; here's how it works
Medication abortions became the preferred method for ending pregnancy in the U.S. even before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. These involve taking two prescription medicines days apart—at home or in a clinic.
Jul 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study examines data transparency, health equity in US COVID-19 response
State governments varied widely in mitigation measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic such as school and workplace closings, travel restrictions, stay-at-home orders, and restrictions on public gatherings. More specifically, ...
Jun 29, 2022
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Medications
Demand for abortion medications shatters records following Supreme Court draft ruling
There has been widespread speculation about the potential effects of a leaked Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Jun 29, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Mismatch in breast cancer trial results and real-world outcomes based on treatment discontinuation
New research in the June 2022 issue of the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network raises issues with clinical trial findings that show adjuvant hormone therapy (AHT)-related hot flashes predict better outcomes ...
Jun 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds no benefit to taking ivermectin for COVID-19 symptoms
A study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) in partnership with Vanderbilt University found no differences in relief of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms between participants taking ivermectin and participants ...
Jun 13, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Study finds long-term 10% weight loss with anti-obesity medications and lifestyle changes
A new study finds overweight and obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10.6% over 3 to 5 years with a program of lifestyle changes in combination with anti-obesity medications. Weight loss of more than 10% provides ...
Jun 12, 2022
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